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Modeller Build Logs
Building the Soviet T-35 |
| By Daniel LeClair | | Started: | Jan 30, 2006 | | Updated: | Feb 23, 2007 |
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Tanks have always fascinated me, and the more exotic the better. So, when I saw the ICM "Battle of Moscow, 1941" kit, which features the multi-turreted T-35, in a hobby shop recently, it was a no-brainer to buy it. Despite the fact that I knew nothing about the manufacturer, or hadn't done an armor model for nearly 25 years!
As it turns out this is an excellent kit, loads of nicely-cast parts with very little flashing. And, since I'm a glutton for punishment, I thought I'd blog my efforts at building it. Although it looks like it would finish nicely straight out of the box, I intend to detail it with some of the aftermarket parts that are available:
- Friulmodel ATL-75 metal tracks (the kit comes with separately-molded track links)
- Eduard 35316 photo-etched detail set
- Replacement barrels - Armo, Jordi Rubio, and Model Point all make them
As reference, I will be ordering Militaria 159 - T-35 (book). If anyone knows of other references for this unusual vehicle, please let me know.
I expect this project will take some time, so bear with me. Meanwhile, since this is my first project here on Track-Net, feel free to check out my website for a little info about me. |
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| Chapter 5 - Secondary Turrets | Mar 12, 2006 |
Here are the four secondary turrets, two with the 45mm guns (primered), two with 7.62x54r machine guns (unpainted). I used Model Point barrels for the 45mm.Made of brass, these are actually two-piece barrels which give a realistic opening between the barrel and the outer sleeve. The kit barrels have a flared muzzle, which is incorrect from the photos I've seen. The MP barrels are longer overall, requiring the turret mount to be drilled open so the barrel can be seated at the proper depth.
Internal details on these turrets are very sparse; in fact, the 45mm cannon has no breach assembly at all. I'm frankly surprised that an after-market company hasn't come out with some interior details for this kit.
Up next: more lower hull details.
PS - I will apologize now for the photo quality. The blue background doesn't really work, and I'm still experimenting with my photo setup. |
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